2025-1227 Ordinance Amending Chapter 102 of the Hopkins City Code Related to Nonconforming StructureCITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE 2025-1227
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 102 OF THE HOPKINS CITY CODE
RELATED TO NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOPKINS HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS.
SECTION 1. Hopkins City Code, Part III, Chapter 102, Article 6, Subsubsection 102-
620(h), is hereby amended by deleting the stricken language and adding the
underlined languag
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102-620 (h) SITING ON LOT
The accessory structure tables for each building type (see Article 2 and Article 3)
establish siting and setback regulations for backyard cottages. In addition,
backyard cottages must be separated from the principal building by a minimum
distance of 45 feet.
SECTION 2. Hopkins City Code, Part III, Chapter 102, Article 6, Subsubsection 102-
620(i), is hereby amended by deleting the stricken language and adding the double -
underlined language as follows:
102-620 (1) HEIGHT
(1) Backyard cottages may not exceed 4-5 two stories in height.
(2) Floor -to -floor height regulations applicable to the principal building on the lot
apply to backyard cottages.
SECTION 3. Hopkins City Code, Part III, Chapter 102, Article 6, Subsubsection 102-
6200), is hereby amended by deleting the stricken language and adding the double -
underlined language as follows:
102-620 Q) SIZE AND FLOOR AREA
The floor area of a backyard cottage may not exceed 8W 1,000 square feet. Note:
Lot coverage limitations for the subject zone and principal building type may further
limit the size of a backyard cottage.
SECTION 4. Hopkins City Code, Part III, Chapter 102, Article 6, Subsubsection 102-
620(I), is hereby amended by deleting the stricken language and adding the double -
underlined language as follows:
102-620 (1) ENTRANCES
Entrances to backyard cottages may not face the nearest side or rear lot line of the
subiect lot unless there is an alley abutting that lot line.
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SECTION 5. Hopkins City Code, Part III, Chapter 102, Article 6, Subsubsection 102-
610(b)(3), is hereby amended by adding the double -underlined Ian ua a as follows:
(5) Design. Accessory buildings with a building footprint of 200 square feet
or more must be substantially similar to the principle building on the lot in
terms of roof form, building materials, and overall appearance not
withstanding Backyard Cottages oer Section 102-620.
SECTION 6. The effective date of this ordinance shall be June 26, 2025.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Publication:
Date Ordinance Takes Effect
ATTEST:
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk
June 3, 2025
June 17, 2025
June 26, 2025
June 26, 2025
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Patrick Hanlon, Mayor